Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. As millions of American workers return to their work desks ...

Every worker deserves a safe and healthy workplace. That principle is at the heart of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, which created OSHA and established the duty for employers to ...

With winter temperatures driving more indoor equipment use, KYSAFE is urging Kentucky employers to recognize and prevent ...

When most Australians clocked out of the office and set up shop at home during the early waves of COVID-19, it felt temporary—laptops on dining tables, Zoom calls from spare rooms, and a general sense ...

Although we may not typically consider the office environment hazardous, a surprising number of accidents and injuries occur there. Some of the common types of hazards and concerns include falling ...

Many workplace environments have dangers that can cause personal injuries. Still, some industries and careers have a greater risk of being hurt or killed by electrical hazards than others.

In a recent Safety Office article in TRACKS, we explained the role of personal protective equipment, or PPE, in the hierarchy of controls. Although PPE is the last resort in controlling a hazard, it ...

Workplace safety hazards lead to employee injuries and complaints, opening the company to inspections and violations. Employers should take reasonable steps to identify, assess and control hazards. As ...

A new report sent to President Donald Trump officially substantiated whistleblower claims of workplace safety concerns at a major ag research facility that led USDA to invest $50 million in renovation ...

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – Rhine Ordnance Barracks is a temporary home to the travelers from Afghanistan during Operation Allies Welcome and making sure the facilities they are housed in are safe is ...

With the need for Australian workplaces to now identify and do “everything reasonably practical” to deal with psychosocial risks, the question many organizations are asking is: “Where do we begin?” ...